Anthony Elmore

Anthony Elmore serves as a key procurement lead within the Detention Compliance and Removals unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, operating under the Department of Homeland Security. He is responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle of critical operational services essential to the safe, secure, and compliant detention and removal of individuals subject to immigration enforcement. His portfolio centers on security and detention support contracts, ensuring alignment with federal regulations and DHS operational standards. Elmore routinely handles service-based acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on performance-based contracting and outcome-driven requirements that prioritize detainee care, facility security, and transportation logistics. Elmore maintains strategic relationships with a small cohort of primary contractors, including B.I. Incorporated, Acentra Health LLC, and Ardent Group, LLC, all of which provide specialized detention support services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven experience in immigration detention operations, including personnel security, medical triage, and detainee transportation. These partnerships are characterized by long-term performance continuity, recompetition under full and open competition, and consistent compliance with federal oversight protocols. His procurement approach demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly 43% of awards directed toward small business set-asides, including 28.6% under Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) and 14.3% through 8(a) competed contracts. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, Elmore actively prioritizes small business participation to foster innovation and resilience within the contractor base. The entirety of Elmore’s procurement activity is concentrated under NAICS 561612—Security Guards and Patrol Services—reflecting his deep specialization in contracting for armed and unarmed detention security, facility monitoring, and escort services. His expertise lies in acquiring mission-critical personnel services that meet DHS detention standards, ensuring compliance with federal training, certification, and operational protocols.